yachting

noun

yacht·​ing ˈyä-tiŋ How to pronounce yachting (audio)
Synonyms of yachtingnext
: the action, fact, or pastime of racing or cruising in a yacht

Examples of yachting in a Sentence

We went yachting over the weekend.
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And of course, the weekend of exclusive events was held at Borgo Santandrea (a five-star resort located in the heart of the Amalfi Coast) to celebrate Italian summer and Italian yachting. Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 The launch marks a new chapter for a series that dates back to 1985, when Sanlorenzo introduced the fiberglass SL57, the first model in what would become one of yachting’s most recognizable ranges. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 June 2026 Surrounded on three sides by water (two rivers plus the Atlantic Ocean), boating, sailing, and yachting are all popular activities here. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2026 Though not quite as swanky as nearby Newport, Watch Hill residents spent summer days golfing and yachting, and summer nights attending each other’s black-tie dinners. Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for yachting

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yachting was in 1836

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“Yachting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yachting. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

yachting

noun
yacht·​ing
: the sport of racing or cruising in a yacht

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